Sugar decreases lifespan in worms by 20%. Mutations affecting insulin signals doubled their lifespans. Worms and humans share very similar insulin signaling pathways. What are the implications of these results? ~ The 3 Monkeys
Posts Tagged ‘Aging’
Does Sugar Shorten Lifespan?
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Diet & Nutrition, Longevity, Medicine, Research on November 9, 2009 |
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Healthcare, Obesity, Research, Resveratrol on October 21, 2009 |
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY: More proof from a German study that the BMI is bogus and should not be used to determine health, starting with the CDC. ~The 3 Monkeys
Life Begins At 100
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Longevity on September 11, 2009 |
Examining the commonalities of centenarians (people who live to be 100 years old) will help us unlock the secrets to long and healthy lives. Surprisingly, many of the oldest are quite healthy, and there are more of them than ever. –3healthymonkeys
The Case Of The Shrinking Brain
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Brain, Dementia on September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
New data from a long term study shows that brain shrinkage as we age is not the norm (it’s a sign of dementia). In the 90+ years old population, the likelihood of having dementia is 45% for women, 28% for men. –3healthymonkeys
New Study Reveals More Genes Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Research on September 7, 2009 |
3 new genetic variants discovered from analyzing the genomes of 19,000 patients may account for 20% of Alzheimer’s cases. There were already over 100 phase III trials underway for medicines based on existing research prior to this breakthrough. Hopefully, we may soon have a cure. –3healthymonkeys
Use It Or Lose It
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Brain, Education, Mental Health, Research on August 17, 2009 |
Is it possible to have Alzheimer’s disease without the crippling mental deficits? Apparently yes, if you’ve done enough mental gymnastics to strengthen the brain. –3healthymonkeys
Girl who does not age baffles doctors. –3healthymonkeys
Topical Application Of Chemotherapy Drug May Improve Appearance Of Aging Skin
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Fluorouracil, Skin Cancer on June 23, 2009 |
Cancer medication causes younger, healthier skin appearance. –3healthymonkeys
Old People May Be Immune to Swine Flu
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Biology, Swine Flu on June 19, 2009 |
Old people may be immune to swine flu. –3healthymonkeys
“Life Force” Linked To Body’s Ability To Withstand Stress
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Exercise, Fitness, Longevity, Men's Health, Women's Health on June 18, 2009 |
An extroverted personality may increase lifespan by reducing stress. –3healthymonkeys
Research Proves Tai Chi Benefits for Arthritis
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Arthritis, Exercise, Pain, Research on June 17, 2009 |
Tai Chi exercise proven to relieve arthritis symptoms. –3healthymonkeys
At the Bridge Table, Clues to a Lucid Old Age
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Games, Mental Health on May 21, 2009 |
Why do some people over 90 retain full cognitive function while others decline, and what can be done to prevent it? –3healthymonkeys
Aging: The Disease, The Cure, The Implications
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Longevity, Research on March 23, 2009 |
Aging: The Disease, The Cure, The Implications. Transcript of a speech by noted researcher Gregory Stock. Video is also available. –3healthymonkeys
The End of Aging? Inside the New Hunt for a Cure to Growing Old
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Longevity, Research, Resveratrol on March 5, 2009 |
Scientists have already identified more modest life extenders such as red wine’s resveratrol, which activates the SIRT-1 gene, to clean out intracellular gunk. –3healthymonkeys
Longevity Research aka Who doesn’t want to live longer?
Posted in General, tagged Aging, Longevity, Research on February 15, 2009 |
The latest on human life extension research; eg. mimicking the effects of a calorie restricted diet with resveratrol. –3monkeyshealth
